Plural of nutrient
regular plural
The plural of nutrient is nutrients.
Forms of nutrient
| Singular | nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | nutrients |
| Countable | countable |
Nutrients in a sentence
- Even second-generation biofuels, made from crop wastes or wood, are an environmental disaster, either extending the cultivated area or removing the straw and stovers which protect the soil from erosion and keep carbon and nutrients in the ground.2012 August 24, George Monbiot, Guardian Weekly, page 20
- Nutrients and oxygen obtained by the mother are conveyed to the fetus.From the entry mother
- Applying crop rotation to a field avoids depleting soil nutrients the way repeated use of a single crop might do.From the entry rotation
- Some animals reingest their own faeces to extract further nutrients.From the entry reingest
- Some are fortified to add nutrients such as fiber, calcium or vitamin D.2024 July 31, heart.org. From the entry processed food
Meaning of nutrient
- noun A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.
- adjective Providing nourishment.
Questions about the plural of nutrient
- What is the plural of nutrient?
- The plural of nutrient is nutrients.
- Is nutrient countable?
- Nutrient is a countable noun.
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